Small, Women-Owned, or Minority-Owned Business (MWBE) Participation

West Virginia is inviting Small, Women-Owned, or Minority-Owned Business (MWBE)-certified firms to participate in subcontracting opportunities under state preference policies aimed at increasing participation from disadvantaged businesses. This opportunity is tied to the North American Industry Classification System code 561710, which pertains to janitorial and other waste collection services, and requires firms to demonstrate certified status as DBE, MBE, or WBE to be eligible. Interested parties must submit documentation verifying their certification and commit to reporting their level of participation throughout the contract performance period to ensure compliance with state goals for inclusive contracting. The solicitation is open for responses until July 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM, with the opportunity posted on June 23, 2026. The place of performance is located in Charleston, West Virginia, and all eligible firms are expected to fulfill service or supply roles in alignment with the state’s commitment to fostering equitable economic opportunity. Participation requires ongoing adherence to documentation and reporting standards to confirm that MWBE firms are meaningfully involved in contract execution. Further details and application procedures are accessible through the West Virginia Office of Acquisition and Contracts portal at the provided online link.